Examine the consistency of the system of equations. 2x – y = 5 x + y = 4

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

The given system of equations is:

2x - y = 5

x + y = 4

The given system of equations can be written in the form of AX = B, where

Now |A| = 2(1)-1(-1) = 3 ≠ 0.

∴ A is a non-singular matrix and hence A^-1 exists.

So, The system of equations will be consistent.